Council seeks more information on phone tariff plan
The Dallas council grilled Southwestern Bell staff over a proposed 20 cent charge for directory assistance after the first five calls each month. Exemptions for the blind were noted, while questions remained on non listed numbers and emergency requests. City Manager to obtain additional details before action.
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Southwestern Bell
Jerry Brantley
Richardson
North Dallas
Brantley
Howard Hern
Dallas
Bob Hughey
Roger W. Johnston
Santa Claus Barber Sparks Yuletide Cheer in Richardson
Harold Fuquay of Richardson runs a holiday double life as a barber by day and Santa by Christmas. His red suit and long white beard delight children at schools and nursing homes, with visits spanning Corpus Christi orphanage, Ennis retirement homes, and local parties. Fuquay plans to retire from barbering but not from Santa work, supported by his wife who sometimes accompanies him in Mrs. Santa attire.
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Harold Fuquay
National Guard
Fuquay
St. Nick
Santa
Plano
Santa Claus
5 Spring Valley Village
Richardson
Plano Oddfellows Lodge
Corpus Christi
Ennis
Sears
Mrs. Santa
Thomases
Christmas Day Flag Flying Official Observance
The notice urges all in Christendom to fly Old Glory on Christmas Day honoring the birth of Jesus Christ and invites participation in the flag flying event.
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Christendom
Jesus Christ
Fire safety urged throughout holiday
Richardson Fire Marshal M L Todd warns holiday fires rise if homes burn trash and newspapers near fireplaces. He urges wetting ashes, cautious candle use, keeping trees away from flames, and calling the Richardson Fire Department at first sign of smoke to prevent larger fires.
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Richardson
M.L. Todd
Todd
Richardson Fire Department
Ford skis again after signing bills at Vail
President Ford returns to ski slopes at Vail Colorado after signing a batch of bills. Dallas Cowboys quarterback Roger Staubach says he has recovered from a rib injury and will be ready for Sunday's first round NFL playoff game against the Minnesota Vikings. Prairie Creek Garden Club announces winners in the 1975 Deck the Doors contest. Flippers Gymnastic Team of Garland defeats Bartlesville Oklahoma by 76 points.
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Ford
Vail
Colo
Dallas Cowboy
Roger Staubach
Minnesota Vikings
Prairie Creek Garden Club
Flippers
Garland
Bartlesville
Okla
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Johnston
John Clark
Walnut Street
City Plan Commission
Randy Addison
Herbert Weitzman
St. John’s Drive
Jupiter Road
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Jack Anderson
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